Polk County, Sheriff's Office and supervisors

Polk County supervisor allegedly threatened colleagues over Norris' firing, report says
A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over John Norris' firing.
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigates dispute between supervisors
Polk County Supervisor Tom Hockensmith threatened to fight other supervisors after Administrator John Norris was asked to resign last week, according to an incident report from the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeks suspect in December burglary
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened at the Putnam’s Landing Subdivision on Dec. 21. Several items were taken from the property, they said, and the suspect is still being sought after. Pictures of the suspect and their vehicle were attached to the post, and can be seen here.
Polk County supervisor says board member tried to fight other officials, per report
More details have emerged regarding a dispute between Polk County officials last week, including allegations that a supervisor attempted to fight other board members over another official being asked to resign.
Polk County Board of Supervisors engaged in verbal dispute, sheriff's office report says
The dispute allegedly broke out after the Polk County Board of Supervisors decided to terminate Polk County Administration John Norris from his position.
Sheriff: Sex offender arrested after taking deputy's gun, jumping into lake
When a deputy spotted Young and attempted to speak to him, he "physically assaulted" the deputy — ripping the deputy's gun ...
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Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting deputy caught hiding in Lake Bonnet
A Polk County sex offender accused of assaulting a deputy on Thursday was arrested after he was caught hiding in Lake Bonnet, ...
Fleeing sex offender steals Polk County deputy’s gun, leading to manhunt: sheriff
A large manhunt took place in Polk County Thursday after a fleeing suspect reportedly grabbed a deputy's gun, pointed it at ...
Coup attempt, fistfight challenge: What's behind the drama in Polk County's government?
Here are some of the key events in the infighting rending Polk County government, dating from the disputed choice of county administrator.
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Polk County Sheriff Snags Oregon Fugitive Hiding From Horrendous Child Crimes
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A man wanted in Oregon for multiple child sexual abuse charges has been apprehended in Polk County thanks ...
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Hardee County Corrections Officer Charged with DUI After Striking Subdivision Sign in Mulberry
A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested in Polk County for DUI and property damage after hitting a sign.
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Fla. Sheriff: Woman Poops on Store Floor as Part of Shoplifting Scheme
A woman is accused of intentionally relieving herself as distraction so her shoplifting partner could steal nearly $500 worth of items from a Mulberry retail store, according ...
Why was McKeel Academy locked down Thursday afternoon? It was a different police chase
It wasn't related to the crash at Kathleen Road and George Jenkins Boulevard. A suspect was running from the Polk Sheriff's ...